Klarinet Archive - Posting 000690.txt from 2004/01

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] reedmaking tools
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 13:38:30 -0500

In a message dated 1/22/2004 12:03:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, erichenryjacobs@-----.com writes:

> What is the technical name for the device that
> measures the width of a reed (i think in millimeters)?>>

If you just want to MEASURE reed dimensions, all you need is a Vernier Caliper. There are dozens of manufacturers and I would guess that 99% would be more than accurate enough for reed measuring. They run from about $29 to over $100.

The best kind is a dial caliper, as it is much easier to read. It's more expensive, however.

If you want a tool that measures and then ADJUSTS the reed, that's something else.

Walter Grabner
www.clarinetxpress.com
"Making Clarinet Reeds by Hand"

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